Take Back Your Mind – Details, episodes & analysis

Today’s Life Question comes from someone who feels betrayed after recently learning that her husband had an affair for 8 months, and wants to know how to proceed forward emotionally and spiritually.

For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode!

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Today, Michael speaks with Seano (pronounced “Seen-oh”) McFarland, a renowned therapist and coach specializing in the treatment of chemical addiction, trauma, sex, and love addiction.

He is the CEO of Shell Avenue Venice in Venice, California, a community spiritual hub and residential program. His clients range from top executives, celebrities, iconic change agents, and athletes to gangbangers and parents who struggle with their children’s addiction and everything in between. His podcast, The Seano Show, invites listeners to be a fly on the wall during intimate conversations surrounding recovery.

Conversation highlights include:

-How the traumatic effects of Seano’s abduction, torture, and being used for child pornography at age 12 led to his addiction and drug trafficking, and how he ultimately transcended that and became sober 37 years ago

-Why self-forgiveness is essential in the journey of healing from addiction

-Seano’s founding of Shell Avenue Venice, which he created as a ‘mix of Motown and San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury Free Clinic’ and has a “no shame and no blame in our game” vibe 

-The daily practices and rituals both Seano and Michael do to “Take Back” their minds

-Seano’s work and relationship with Mike Tyson, genocide survivors in Rwanda, child soldiers in northern Uganda, and much, much more. 

Next, Michael leads a guided meditation on waking up to your Super Soulful Self.

Learn more about Shell Avenue Venice here: https://www.shellvenice.com/, connect with Seano on IG, and check out his podcast, The Seano Show, wherever you get your podcasts. 

Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available!

If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating!

Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/ and catch all 3 of his Sunday services!

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And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: the Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and  NutriRise, makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle and the new ELEVATE Mushroom Complex: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-mushroom-complex and ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder.

Michael welcomes three-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, Golden Globe Award winner, and Academy Award-nominated actor Sterling K. Brown. Sterling portrayed Christopher Darden in the FX limited series “The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story” and starred as Randall Pearson in the acclaimed NBC drama series “This Is Us,” among other TV roles. He’s also known for his leading roles in the drama film “Hotel Artemis,” the mockumentary film “Honk for Jesus. Save Your Soul,” as well as his voice roles in the animated films “The Angry Birds Movie 2” and “Frozen II.” Sterling had supporting roles in several critically acclaimed films such as “Marshall,” “Black Panther,” “Waves,” and “American Fiction,” for which he received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Highlights from Sterling and Michael’s conversation include:

-Sterling’s journey from Economics major at Stanford University to actor, and the courage he found to make that change

-His mother’s religious faith and support which continue to serve Sterling well in his life and career

-How Sterling’s spiritual life and practices assist him in navigating his marriage with actress Ryan Michelle Bathe (whom he met at Stanford), raising their children, and his acting career

-The spiritual insight Sterling brings to his characters/roles; his Academy Award nomination for the film “American Fiction”; his upcoming TV and film projects; his new podcast with Ryan called “We Don’t Always Agree” coming out in September; and so much more!

Next, Michael leads a brief guided meditation.

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If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating!

Connect with Michael at his newly-redesigned website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com.

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Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (https://agapelive.com/) and NutriRise, makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)!

How can we believe in unconditional love and that all of humanity is one when we see so much suffering and disharmony in the world? Discover how on today’s Life Question of the Week!

Next, this week’s guest on Take Back Your Mind is Lewis Howes, New York Times best-selling author, keynote speaker, industry-leading show host, and former pro-athlete. Today, Michael and Lewis discuss Lewis’s new book, The Greatness Mindset. Says Lewis, “Over the years, I’ve learned that self-doubt is the biggest killer of dreams. I wrote The Greatness Mindset to help readers unlock the power of their mind, eliminate self-sabotaging thoughts, and pursue their Meaningful Mission. It’s the book I wish I had when I was starting my journey.”  

Michael then ends today’s episode with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his conversation with Lewis.

The Greatness Mindset is available for purchase at https://lewishowes.com/gmbook and wherever books are sold.  Follow Lewis on Instagram and subscribe to his podcasts The School of Greatness and The Daily Motivation Show. You can also find him on TikTok and Twitter.
 
For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week, to [email protected].
 
And remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available!

Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and www.Agapelive.com   

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On today’s Life Question, Michael answers a question from someone who is struggling with connecting to the concept of what it means to “surrender all to God.”
 
Next, Michael chats with Shawn Stevenson, nutritionist, author of the international bestselling books, “Sleep Smarter” and “Eat Smarter,” and the creator of The Model Health Show, which is featured as the #1 Fitness & Nutrition podcast in the United States.  In this episode, Michael and Shawn discuss why body fat is not really the culprit it’s been made out to be; the surprising way that our gut bacteria controls our body weight; and some specific foods that can positively alter our microbiome and influence fat loss.  Shawn also talks about the connection between food and our brains (including which foods and nutrients are clinically proven to have a direct impact on our memory and focus), our sleep, and our psychology—and more!

He then ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of his interview.

Catch The Model Health Show with Shawn Stevenson, browse his resources, join his community, and get his books at https://themodelhealthshow.com/

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In this debut episode, Michael explains the theme of the show and what it means to take back our mind. So what is the mind? The mind is a set of programs impacted by and conditioned through our parents and family dynamics, society, civil and social culture, the media, social media, etc,. which tends to shape our perceptions, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, world view, and our experiences. Oftentimes, these thoughts and emotions are repetitive, and have a tendency to be rooted in fear, worry, doubt, shame, and guilt. So to take back the mind means to break free from the present formation of these thought-forms through being dedicated to the spiritual awakening to our Real Self that is emerging and embracing the next great vision and version of ourselves. 

Each week, Take Back Your Mind features guests who, in their own unique way, are on the leading edge of human expansion and evolution.

But first, Michael starts off each show with a Life Question of The Week from listeners and viewers where he offers practical spiritual insight and encouragement around relationships, finances, health, life purpose, or in understanding world events (you can submit your question to [email protected] ). This week, Michael answers a question from a woman who is grappling with the death of her husband from cancer, despite him living, what she believed, was an ideal spiritual and physically healthy lifestyle.

And, each episode ends with a brief guided meditation that embraces the energy and teachings of the interviews.

So join Michael on this journey of spiritual discovery each week!  Subscribe and set an alert to receive notifications when new episodes are available. New episodes drop each Wednesday!  And if you like what you hear, please leave a review!  

Connect with Michael at https://michaelbeckwith.com/ and Agapelive.com.  

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Take Back Your Mind is designed to guide you to take back your mind from worry, doubt, and fear, and to embrace what is trying to emerge through you: a sense of success, creativity, and your real, authentic purpose!  Join renowned evolutionary leader, speaker, meditation teacher, award-winning author, and founder and CEO of Agape International Spiritual Center, Michael B. Beckwith, as he answers your Life Questions, guides you in meditation, and speaks with individuals who are on the cutting edge of excellence in the areas of spirituality, health, life purpose, inner transformation, and much more and have forged a path in their own lives and played outside of the box in order to bring forth their gifts in the world to remind you that you have the same possibility within YOU!

Today’s question comes from Cyndi who has a deep fear of failure when it comes to moving forward with her life purpose and wants to know how to get unstuck. 

For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available!

If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating!

Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com.

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Michael welcomes Sahara Rose. Sahara is a spiritual teacher, musical artist, and host of the Highest Self Podcast which, for the past 7 years, has been the #1 spirituality podcast in the U.S. with over 45 million downloads. She has been called “a leading voice in the millennial generation” by Deepak Chopra, who wrote the forewords for her three books including her latest, “Discover Your Dharma: A Vedic Guide to Finding Your Purpose.” Sahara is the co-founder of Highest Self Institute, a premier spiritual coaching certification school. As a musical artist, she creates music you feel good about getting stuck in your head, combining fresh Afro Beats with vibey Middle Eastern melodies. Her album, My Body Is An Altar, is available now. 

Brief highlights from Sahara and Michael’s enriching conversation include:

–Sahara’s spiritual awakening and journey to self-healing after experiencing perimenopause and critical health challenges in her early 20s

–The generational, cultural, and life perspective differences between Sahara and her Iranian immigrant parents and their effect on her spiritual path

–What Dharma is, your Dharma archetype, and the 5 stages of your Dharma journey (see how to take Sahara’s “Dharma Archetype” quiz below!)

–How experiencing dark nights of the soul makes us come alive 

–Sahara’s Highest Self podcast, her latest album, My Body Is An Altar, and so much more! 

Next, Michael concludes with a brief guided meditation on waking up to our Dharma and discovering our True Self.

Discover your Dharma Archetype with Sahara’s free quiz here: dharmaarchetypequiz.com and get the book Discover Your Dharma here: iamsahararose.com/dharma.  Become a Certified Dharma (Soul Purpose Coach) here: https://highestselfinstitute.com/certifications-and-courses. Follow Sahara on social media here https://www.instagram.com/iamsahararose and check out her Highest Self podcast here: https://iamsahararose.com/podcast/!

Subscribe or follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available!

Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com.

Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith
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IG: @michaelbbeckwith
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X:  @drmichaelbb
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YouTube:
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Finally, a special thank you to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: The Agape International Spiritual Center (www.Agapelive.com) and NutriRise, makers of Michael’s AdaptoZen Superfood Greens Powder and Vitamin D3+K2 drops (https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-bundle)! 

Today’s Life Question comes from Wisdom who wants to know how to stay rooted in hope and faith while his family continues moving through a challenge they’ve been facing for over three years.  

For practical spiritual insight and encouragement around your relationships, finances, life purpose, or understanding of world events, submit your Life Question of The Week to [email protected] and it may be featured in an upcoming episode!

Remember to subscribe/follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Friday when new episodes are available!

If you are inspired by the Take Back Your Mind podcast, please share it with your friends and family, and give us a 5-star rating!

Connect with Michael at his brand new website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael!  You can also connect with him at www.Agapelive.com.

Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith
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IG: @michaelbbeckwith
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X:  @drmichaelbb
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YouTube:
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